SCOTUS ruled in favor of subsidies for Obamacare. This is the second time the court saved the Affordable Care Act from the chopping block. The approval from the court quietly pleased moderate Republicans but energized the far right. It shall remain the law as long as...
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What does the same-sex marriage ruling mean for other freedoms?
The historic ruling on same-sex marriage by the Supreme Court puts an end to gay marriage bans in 14 states. Four of the ten justices dissented, claiming states' rights were being violated. Is there any merit to that argument? Additionally, what does this ruling mean...
Gay Divorce in Texas?
The Texas Supreme Court has upheld the divorce of a same sex couple in Texas. The couple were married in Massachusetts in 2004 and sought a divorce in Austin. The court ruled that the State lacks standing to interfere with the divorce but the decision has no impact on...